Arturo Rodriguez is the current CEO of Aterian, Inc., a company he joined in 2017 as the Senior Vice President of Finance. Before taking over as CEO, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Joseph Risico starting in July 2023,...

Arturo Rodriguez is the current CEO of Aterian, Inc., a company he joined in 2017 as the Senior Vice President of Finance. Before taking over as CEO, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Joseph Risico starting in July 2023, following the resignation of the former CEO. Arturo has a solid background in finance and accounting, having previously held leadership roles at Piksel, Inc. and Atari, Inc., where he was the Acting CFO. Arturo began his career at Arthur Andersen, and he is a Certified Public Accountant in New York (inactive). In 2023, Arturo's total compensation was around $665,252, primarily from his salary, vested stock, and benefits. Significant stock awards have been part of his pay, aligning with a performance-based compensation strategy. He had substantial insider trading activities, with notable transactions in 2021, where he traded over $3 million worth of stock in just a month. All of this shows his active involvement in the company’s finances and gives insight into his confidence in Aterian's future.

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Arturo Rodriguez

CEO of Aterian, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Hofstra University.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1975 - 50 years ago

CEO of Aterian, Inc. for

1 year 8 months (Jul 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer at Aterian since March 2021, Interim Chief Operating Officer since May 2023.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Arturo Rodriguez

Holdings

See how much did Arturo Rodriguez make over time.

Arturo Rodriguez has actively managed his holdings in Aterian, engaging in substantial insider trading particularly in 2021. In June of that year, he made a notable trade valued at $3.95 million, signaling a strong belief in the company’s stock performance....

Arturo Rodriguez has actively managed his holdings in Aterian, engaging in substantial insider trading particularly in 2021. In June of that year, he made a notable trade valued at $3.95 million, signaling a strong belief in the company’s stock performance. His trading patterns reflect a mix of confidence and strategic timing. By the end of 2023, he had accumulated significant stock value through vested stock awards, which were part of his compensation package. The total value of vested stock for 2023 reached approximately $350,000 based on the awards earned that year. His wealth has fluctuated as he strategically sells stocks at various price points, suggesting he is well-informed about the company's financial health and market trends.

Total Stock Sold

$6.26M

ATER

$6.26M

27,111.667 ATER shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Arturo Rodriguez didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ATER27,111.667 shares worth $7.06M.
This is 12.85% and $803.71K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Arturo Rodriguez.

ATER

$31.70K

ATER at $3.07/share

Sep 11, 2024

Sale

ATER

176,000 shares

ATER

Jun 26, 2024

Received

ATER

176,000 shares

ATER

Apr 26, 2024

Received

ATER

945,946 shares

ATER

Sep 13, 2023

Received

ATER

958,410 shares

ATER

Jun 12, 2023

Received

ATER

$38.07K

ATER at $0.51/share

Jun 12, 2023

Sale

ATER

$4.30K

ATER at $0.96/share

Mar 14, 2023

Sale

ATER

14,285 shares

ATER

Oct 4, 2022

Received

ATER

$9.97K

ATER at $2.37/share

Sep 13, 2022

Sale

ATER

$61.01K

ATER at $2.56/share

Jun 14, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Arturo Rodriguez make over time.

For the year 2023, Arturo Rodriguez earned a total compensation package of approximately $665,252. This amount included a base salary of $314,393 and a significant portion from vested stock, worth around $350,000, granted to him throughout his tenure. Interestingly, no bonuses were awarded to the Named Executive Officers that year, indicating a pure salary and vested stock structure for compensation. This reflects Aterian's strategy focusing on long-term performance, ensuring that executives like Rodriguez are evaluated based on their contributions to company growth. His compensation package is designed to align his interests with those of the shareholders, motivating him to drive the company’s performance forward.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$665.25K

Salary

$314.39K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, ensuring that executive compensation is competitive and linked to the company's long-term success.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonuses were paid to our Named Executive Officers for the year-ended December 31, 2023.

Other

$859.00

Board Justification

This amount includes other compensation such as health benefits and retirement contributions.

Restricted Stock

$350.00K(834.06K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards granted to Mr. Rodriguez that vested in 2023 include restricted stock awards of 79,114 shares granted on June 12, 2023, of which 2,077 shares vested immediately, and additional shares granted on September 13, 2023, which are subject to future vesting schedules.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation include company financial performance and individual contributions to strategic goals.

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Yaniv Sarig

Founder and Ex-CEO of Aterian, Inc.

February 2018 - July 2023